Patient's question:
A woman is 26 years old and usually doesn't have much going on, but after having sex with her boyfriend, she always feels uncomfortable in her private area. Not only is her discharge abnormal in color, but the odor is also very unpleasant. This issue has been troubling her for a long time. Please ask: What are the symptoms of candidiasis?Doctor's answer:
The typical symptoms of candidal vulvovaginitis are external genital itching, which varies in intensity and occurs intermittently. Severe itching can cause restlessness and disturbed sleep and appetite. When the inflammation is more severe, symptoms such as urinary pain and dyspareunia may reappear. Increased vaginal discharge is another major symptom of this condition, which is usually thick and appears as cottage cheese-like or creamy clumps. Lastly, during treatment, patients should adhere to a balanced diet, maintain a regular sleep schedule, actively participate in physical exercise, regulate their physical and mental health, and maintain good personal hygiene to avoid bacterial invasion due to weakened immunity.